Katherine Hunt
Compass
(650) 753-5331
31 Total Sales
1 in Atherton
$1,730,000 Price
261 Atherton Ave Atherton, CA 94027
Atherton AreaEstimated Value: $7,312,000 - $16,357,710
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,370
Sq Ft
$2,480/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Tennis Courts
- Private Pool
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wine Cellar
- 0.98 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of May 2021Spanning just under one acre in the heart of central Atherton, this property exudes resort living with a pool and spa, tennis court, and vast terraces for lounging and dining. The private corner lot with gated entrance surrounds a classic California ranch home that is traditional and timeless with hardwood floors, refined moldings, and numerous French doors. The spacious one-story home has 5 bedrooms arranged in two separate wings, plus a family room and pool-side recreation room. Resort-inspired grounds include a vast terrace with fire pit and built-in barbecue center with refrigerator and sink, separate terrace with wood-burning fireplace, arbor-covered dining area, pool and spa, plus tennis courtAdding the finishing touch is access to excellent Menlo Park schools.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1956
Lot Details
- 42,641 Sq Ft Lot
- Gated Home
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Level Lot
- Back Yard
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Electric Gate
- Guest Parking
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,370 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Skylights in Kitchen
- Garden Windows
- Formal Entry
- Wine Cellar
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Storage Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Marble Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
Outdoor Features
- Private Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Fire Pit
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 14, 2021
Closed on
May 19, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Erika Demma
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bob Taylor
Taylor Properties
List Price
$8,849,000
Sold Price
$9,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
1.71%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,836,570
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 11, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,895,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 7, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Atherton, CA
-
Katherine Hunt
-
The Andrighetto Group
The Andrighetto Group
The Agency
(650) 407-1083
7 Total Sales
1 in Atherton
$5,050,000 Price
-
HollyKris Vergara
HollyKris Vergara
Real Broker LLC
(844) 483-0115
47 Total Sales
1 in Atherton
$663,000 Price
-
Jason Born
Jason Born
Born Real Estate, Inc.
(650) 539-6978
19 Total Sales
1 in Atherton
$2,200,000 Price
-
Susan Gee Berry
Susan Gee Berry
KW Advisors
(650) 649-6958
51 Total Sales
1 in Atherton
$2,700,000 Price
-
Julie Flouty
Julie Flouty
Compass
(650) 753-0031
192 Total Sales
2 in Atherton
$1.5M - $1.7M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $9,000,000 | Lawyers Title Company | ||
| -- | First American Title | ||
| $4,595,000 | First American Title Company | ||
| $3,995,000 | Chicago Title Company | ||
| -- | American Title | ||
| -- | American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $4,000,000 | ||
| Open | $10,060,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,020,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,895,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,795,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,795,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,795,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,800,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,800,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,700,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $3,446,250 | ||
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $939,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2021 05/28/21 | Sold | $9,000,000 | +1.7% | $2,059 / Sq Ft |
| 05/14/2021 05/14/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2021 05/14/21 | For Sale | $8,849,000 | -- | $2,025 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $157,158 | $18,585,646 | $8,832,646 | $9,753,000 |
| 2025 | $157,158 | $14,123,457 | $8,659,457 | $5,464,000 |
| 2023 | $114,271 | $9,363,600 | $8,323,200 | $1,040,400 |
| 2022 | $101,877 | $9,180,000 | $8,160,000 | $1,020,000 |
| 2021 | $64,166 | $5,687,498 | $5,569,918 | $117,580 |
| 2020 | $63,650 | $5,629,181 | $5,512,806 | $116,375 |
| 2019 | $62,900 | $5,518,806 | $5,404,712 | $114,094 |
| 2018 | $61,368 | $5,410,595 | $5,298,738 | $111,857 |
| 2017 | $61,246 | $5,304,506 | $5,194,842 | $109,664 |
| 2016 | $59,812 | $5,200,497 | $5,092,983 | $107,514 |
| 2015 | $59,301 | $5,122,382 | $5,016,482 | $105,900 |
| 2014 | $58,209 | $5,022,043 | $4,918,217 | $103,826 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Erika Demma
Seller's Agent in 2021
Erika Demma
Compass
(650) 740-2970
90 Total Sales
-
Bob Taylor
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Bob Taylor
Taylor Properties
(650) 322-4433
22 Total Sales
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Daniel Allegro
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81843951
APN: 070-151-010
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